The Kaeru (Amphibious erectus) are a breed of amphibious humanoids which inhabit the Galdor aqueducts east of The Gap at the Bottom of "the Mountain". The true name of the region has been forgotten by the turn of millennia but the literal translation is "The Cursed Flats". Having inherited their predecessors muscular legs, webbed hands , adaptation to aquatic environments, an erect stature and most importantly opposable thumbs. Living in a Matriarchal society, the leader being known simply as “Mother”. Its borders are open to all who dare enter The Flats.